Program Overview

INF528 Records and Archives Practice

This subject provides a detailed introduction to the major practices necessary to establish an effective and efficient record keeping and archiving environment. The subject looks at the technical, managerial and policy infrastructure necessary to ensure an effective records and archives service is built and maintained. Topics covered include classification systems, appraisal tools and approaches, disposal practices, technology and record keeping systems and long term preservation, finally reviewing the evolving approach to access engendered by the move to an open, digital environment.

Subject Outlines

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Availability

The subject is available in:

• Session 2 (60)
• Online
• SPACE, University of Hong Kong
• Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF306, INF309 or INF338.

Subject Relationships

• INF338 Paired Subject
  • inf315 Common content
  • INF316 Common content

Incompatible Subjects

• INF306
• INF309
• INF338

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key components comprising any record keeping and archiving management system
• be able to apply in-depth knowledge, critical thinking and informed judgment to practices and procedures for capturing both analogue and digital records
• be able to demonstrate knowledge of various approaches to appraisal, and apply this knowledge to practice in the disposal of records
• be able to analyse and reflect critically on issues surrounding standards and processes involved in acquiring and describing archival records
• be able to design and evaluate appropriate policies and standards for the long term care of both analogue and digital collections
• be able to implement appropriate policies and standards to enable access to records and archives

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Aims and characteristics of record keeping systems
• Key components of the record keeping infrastructure
• The impact of technology; digitisation and digital objects
• Appraisal, capture
• Description, registration, classification, metadata
• Storage, custody, care and handling, preservation
• Accessibility
• Disposal